Obituaries
Russell A. Catalano
Feb 18, 2017
Russell A. Catalano (COL, Ret), of West Galway, NY, retired US Property and Fiscal Officer for NY Army National Guard passed away on February 18, 2017 after a brief illness. Born on February 19, 1948 in Schenectady, NY, he was a long time resident of the Capital District area. He was the son of the late Sebastian and Minnie (Potts)...
Rosemary Cuomo Desantis
Feb 18, 2017
ROTTERDAM – RoseMary Cuomo DeSantis, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 on her 93rd birthday. RoseMary was born and educated in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Pisano Cuomo. She worked many years as a wrapper/packager for Selected Meat Packers in Rotterdam. RoseMary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, especially her Italian...
Clare J. Caplinger
Feb 10, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Clare J. Caplinger, 91, entered into eternal peace on Friday, February10, 2017 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness, with her loving family at her side. Clare was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and Sadie Jakubowski Nalaskowski. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in January 1944. Clare began work in 1945 at Sealtest...
Doris Gregorini Bach
Feb 5, 2017
Rotterdam – Mrs. Doris Gregorini Bach, age 90, formerly of Dover Drive died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Doris was born in Schenectady on June 24, 1926. The daughter of Ennio and Pierina (Carbonardi) Gregorini her stepfather Mario Calvani died in 1934. She was raised on Van Vranken Avenue. Her mother ran a small store on Front...
Orlando J. Caruso
Feb 5, 2017
SCOTIA - Orlando J. Caruso, 97, passed away at Baptist Nursing Home on Sunday February 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 14, 1919 in Schenectady New York, he was the son of John and Florence Reo Caruso. He was predeceased by his wife of 67years, Antoinette and his brother, Armando. Orlando worked for General Electric for...
Ida Aho Van Natten
Feb 2, 2017
GLENVILLE – Ida Aho Van Natten, 100, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Ellis Hospital due to a fall outside her home. Ida was born Irja Aho in Philadelphia, PA on October 16, 1916, to Finnish parents Kalle 'Carl' and Hulda Ranantan Aho. The family located to Scotia during Ida's young years, starting a new life. She was employed...
Peter Albino Coppola
Jan 31, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Peter Albino Coppola, 74, a lifelong resident of Goosehill, passed away at home Tuesday after a brief illness. Peter was born in Schenectady on November 19, 1942 a son of the late Alexander and Helen Ruscitti Coppola. He was a 1962 graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School and received an Associate's degree from Spencer Institute as a court...
Mary Jane Daversa Marinucci
Jan 29, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Mary Jane Daversa Marinucci, 99, graciously answered the call from her Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2017, entering into the Kingdom of Heaven. Mary was born February 26, 1917, a daughter of the late John and Olympia Nardacci Daversa. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Mary worked as an assembler for the General Electric Company for 28...
Steven M. Faraone
Jan 26, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Steven M. Faraone, 51, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Steven was born in Schenectady on November 29, 1965, a loving son of Catherine 'Kay' (Motto) Faraone and the late Dominick 'Dick' Faraone. He graduated from Linton High School and began working at detailing cars. Steven was kind, compassionate and lived his life with...
John A. Ezzo
Jan 22, 2017
NISKAYUNA – John A. Ezzo, 70, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. John was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Mario and Elizabeth (Coppola) Ezzo. He was a 1964 graduate of Linton High School and worked at ALCO for a short time. John began his 30 year tenure with the General Electric...
Ann M. Gross Birch
Jan 22, 2017
BURNT HILLS – Ann Birch, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. Ann was born on August 11, 1943 to the late Walter and Mary Gross in Schenectady, she was one of 11 children. Ann courageously battled Scleroderma for 31 years and lung cancer for 3 years. Ann was...
Pasquale Mastroianni
Jan 16, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Pasquale Mastroianni, 86, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, with his loving family at his side. Pasquale was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy on September 4, 1930 a son of the late Giovanni and Anna Maria (DeMatteo) Mastroianni. He immigrated to Schenectady in 1966 and worked as a laborer for Fazzone Construction. Pasquale was a man...
Gina Benacquista Gizzi
Dec 30, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Gina Benacquista Gizzi, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2016. Gina was born in Fontechiari, Frosinone, Italy on November 23, 1945 a daughter of the late Attilio and Rosa Gizzi Benacquista. She married her husband Natalino on August 12, 1967 and together they immigrated to America in September 1973. Gina worked for Ursula...
Teresa Defrancesco Murphy
Dec 15, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Teresa C. Murphy, 95, of Holland Road, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday morning. Teresa was born in Schenectady on February 9, 1921 a daughter of the late Carmello and Venera (Conte) DeFrancesco. She was a 1939 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Teresa waitressed for many years at The Niskayuna Club in Niskayuna. Teresa kept her...
Edward A. Mastro
Dec 15, 2016
STATEN ISLAND – Edward A. Mastro, 60, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Staten Island University Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his dear friends. Ed was born in Niskayuna a son of the late Rudolph and Gloria (Aragosa) Mastro. He graduated from Linton High School and has worked for MURPHCO Air Conditioning in NYC for many...
Sandy Montone Donovan
Dec 4, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Sandy Montone Donovan, 69, entered into eternal rest after a long illness on Sunday at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born in Schenectady on September 28, 1947 a daughter of the late Frank and Vera Montone. She graduated from Linton High School, class of 1965, beginning work as a medical transcriptionist at Ellis Hospital....
Arthur E. Nolin
Nov 27, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Arthur E. Nolin, 79, of Gerling Street, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, at home surrounded by his loving daughters. Art was born in Cohoes a son of the late Arthur A. and Georgianna Couture Nolin. He was a 1955 graduate of Catholic Central High School and began his 37 year career with NYS Department of Motor...
Jacklyn M. Dethorne
Nov 19, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Jacklyn M. DeThorne, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born and educated in Northampton, MA and resided in Florida and Michigan before moving to Albany in 1953. She worked at Grant's Department Store in Albany and for Universal Medical in Malta for 20 years...
Kenneth Lee Conrad
Nov 8, 2016
Kenneth (Kenny) Conrad passed peacefully, Tuesday, November 8th after a short illness following a broken hip. Kenny is survived by his daughter, Karen Conrad (Suzie), and his son's Mark (Velvet)and Kevin. Granddaughters Amanda (Chris), Danielle (John), Morgan, grandsons Mark (Brittany), Aaron and Jonathan. Great granddaughters Carmella and Chloe, great grandson Eric. Kenny was an alumnus of Alabama, where he played...
Colin J. Robinson
Nov 3, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Colin J. Robinson, 61, passed away on Thursday at Ellis Hospital. Colin now lives his life in eternal sunshine. Colin was born and educated in Sidney, New South Wales, Australia on October 7, 1955, a son of Walter and Margaret Robinson. He served in the Australian Army as a Corporal from 1977 until 1983. The Aussie as he...
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